Education Director

The Education Director is expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the Aviation Museum's overall education programming.
• Plan, manage, and run the Aviation Museum’s ‘Flights of Discovery’ Summer Camp program.
• Curate the Aviation Museum's educational content to include docent/volunteer training.
• Interact with industry representatives to understand needs of local employers.
• Create suite of educational lectures/programs to carry out museum's mission.
• Adapt education programs for remote learning to extend museum's service area and reach.
• Lead tours when required and seek ways to develop/enhance the museum's visitor experience.
• Work to bring the museum's educational programs to schools and other audiences.
• Monitor industry trends; work with professional educators to refine museum programs.
• Train volunteers to operate within consistent educational outreach framework.
• Increase quantity of client service in accordance with museum's strategic plan.
• Act as liaison to student plane-building project at three local high schools.
• Help out with general museum events and activities.
• Build the museum's network; represent us as an active member of the educational community.

Time management: The job of Education Director requires active time management and awareness. The expectation is that all duties can be performed within a normal workweek. The Aviation Museum recognizes that achieving an effective work/life balance is important to long-term success in this position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for Education Director will possess the qualifications listed below.

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, preferably a STEM discipline or museum-related.
• A Master's degree in a field directly related to either aviation, aerospace, or museum/education.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; ability to generate learning materials as needed.
• A minimum of three years experience in a professional education capacity.
• General experience in an aviation-related environment; some industry knowledge
• A demonstrated interest in aviation/aerospace history, business, and/or technology.
• Outgoing personality, adventurous spirit, sense of humor, desire to make a difference.
• Communications skills to include writing ability and familiarity with graphic design.

Supplemental qualifications:

• Ability to work in collaborative manner with wide range of personalities and skillsets.
• Familiarity with video hardware and software required to facilitate remote learning.
• Knowledge of AOPA and other aviation industry education programs and curriculae.
• An ability and willingness to absorb new skills and knowledge as required to fulfill aims.
• Mechanical proficiency/dexterity to handle props and other hands-on educational elements.
• A passion for communicating with young people in new and innovative ways.
• An awareness of aerospace industry hiring trends and knowledge of STEM learning programs.

Location and schedule: The Education Director will be based in the Aviation Museum at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and would typically follow a five-days-per-week work schedule, Tuesday through Saturday. It is expected that eventually classroom and other off-premise activities will account for a significant portion of hours worked. Some evening work will be necessary due to the timing of events and activities.

Compensation details: Salary budgeted at $48,000 per year, exempt. Initially, a fixed term two-year contract, 52 weeks per year. The museum does not currently provide a benefits package. The museum offers six paid holidays and 10 days of paid vacation time during each year of employment.

Status of position: We are currently interviewing and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter that tells us why this position interests you. Please prepare a minimum of three professional references.

No phone calls, please.

For more information about the Aviation Museum of N.H., visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org

The Aviation Museum of N.H., a 501(c)3 non-profit, is an Equal Opportunity Employer